Match in a Haystack
“What does it take to create in a time of war?”
Synopsis
When Russia invaded, the women of Ukraine's leading contemporary dance group struggled to find purpose in their work. A search for new forms of resistance ultimately led them back to dance.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Gala Pekha
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Nadine Kupets
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Yuliia Lupita
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Katia Bysheva
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Iuniia Kupets
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Kateryna Kupets
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Katia Kurman
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Tanya Ryabtsyn
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Dasha Samoilova
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Polina Bulat
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Kseniia Kalm
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Valeria Koptseva
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Solomiia Kyrylova
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Marina Mazepa
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Kateryna Shestobitova
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Olena Shykina
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Viktoriya Solowyiova
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Andriy Yukhno
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Odesa International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 24, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$650K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Hill
- Original Score
- Katya Richardson
- Original Title
- Match in a Haystack
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Ukraine
- Spoken Languages
- Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $650K
- Production Studios
- Dangerous Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Hill
Katya Richardson
Nathaniel Brown
Arielle Sherman
Stefanie Noll, Joe Hill, Nathaniel Brown, Elliott Whitton, John Way
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Hill
Director
Stefanie Noll
Producer
Joe Hill
Producer
Nathaniel Brown
Director of Photography
Nathaniel Brown
Producer
Elliott Whitton
Producer
John Way
Producer
Arielle Sherman
Editor
Daria Mitiuk
Producer
Katya Richardson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Match in a Haystack
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Match in a Haystack about?
When Russia invaded, the women of Ukraine's leading contemporary dance group struggled to find purpose in their work. A search for new forms of resistance ultimately led them back to dance.
Who directed Match in a Haystack?
Match in a Haystack was directed by Joe Hill.
Who stars in Match in a Haystack?
The principal cast of Match in a Haystack includes Gala Pekha, Nadine Kupets, Yuliia Lupita, Katia Bysheva, Iuniia Kupets.
When was Match in a Haystack released and how long is it?
Match in a Haystack was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Match in a Haystack?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Match in a Haystack was composed by Katya Richardson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Match in a Haystack?
Match in a Haystack holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).